"The new Israeli attack is an attempt to raise the morale of the terrorist groups which have been reeling from strikes by our noble army."

"This new Israeli aggression is a clear attempt to alleviate the pressure on the armed terrorist groups after our army beat them back in several regions and after the army's victories on the road to recovering security and stability in Syria."

"This attack proves the direct involvement of the Israeli occupation in the conspiracy against Syria and its links with terrorist groups in the aggression supported by Western countries and some Gulf countries."

"The Israelis, justifiably, have to guard against the transfer of advanced weaponry to terrorist organizations like Hezbollah."

He shares responsibility for what happened. These type incidents are jointly planned. Both nations partner in imperial crimes. Doing so is longstanding.

Britain's Foreign Secretary William Hague also supports Israel's naked aggression. He called it self-defense. He said it's justification for "lifting the arms embargo" against Syrian insurgents. He wants them getting more weapons than already supplied.

Syria's Deputy Foreign Minister Faisal al Mekdad correctly called Israeli aggression "a declaration of war." He added that Syria will decide when and how to respond.

Lebanon's Foreign Minister Adnan Mansour condemned "the Israeli aggression and the silence of the international community. It's time for the Arab League to take a clear stand in light of the repeated Israeli aggression against Arab countries."

It's doing what it did many times before. It's "inciting the United States to attack Syria."

"By accusing Syria of using chemical weapons, Israel's goal seems to have been to trigger an early American armed intervention with the double objective of ousting Bashar from office, while preventing his replacement by the redoubtable Jabhat al-Nusra."

"Israel wants no limits on the extraordinary freedom it has long enjoyed to attack its neighbours at will and never be hit back. From Israel's point of view, if America could be persuaded to do the job for it, so much the better."

"Hezbollah is ready to prevent Syria falling under the control of Tel Aviv and Washington."

"This is a strategy and not an intervention in the Syria crisis. It is an intervention in the conflict against America and Israel."

He added that Hezbollah's involvement in Syria is "political and strategic." It's to "support the people in their demands to reach a situation that preserves their dignity and freedom and ensures their participation in political life."

Days earlier, Nasrallah said his fighters were defending Lebanese citizens in Syrian border villages. He suggested that Iran, Russia, and unidentified "resistance groups" would act to prevent Assad's ouster.

Israel's attacks were lawless. They're clear provocations. They appear designed to get Syria to retaliate. Doing so would give Washington-led NATO pretext to intervene. Pentagon plans were prepared long ago.

A previous article said hindsight may show Israel's attacks preceded full-scale intervention. It may happen if Syria doesn't retaliate.

Proxy Western fighters are no match against Assad's military superiority. Nor were anti-Gaddafi insurgents in Libya.

Air power turned the tide. Expect similar tactics ahead against Syria. They'll begin as soon as Obama signs off. It could happen any time.

It's part of Washington's regional strategy. It's own prioritizes eliminating all regional rivals.

Both countries wage war on humanity. Syrians are in the crosshairs of their ruthlessness. Hundreds of thousands more may die before conflict ends.

Another country is being systematically ravaged and destroyed. It won't be the last one. Obama, Netanyahu, and rogue NATO partners have lots more death and destruction in mind. Rogue states operate that way.